Sasha Miller

Lead planning and execution of a new 100,000-square-foot high school campus serving up to 800 students, coordinating project activities from design development through occupancy.

• Led facility transition planning for 400+ staff and students, coordinating logistics and clear communication from the existing campus to the new building.
• Coordinated communication among school leadership, architects, engineers, and contractors to streamline project processes, enhancing collaboration and ensuring timely project completion.
• Coordinate project schedules, monitor construction progress, identify project risks, and facilitate resolution of issues affecting occupancy readiness.
• Led weekly construction meetings and conducted site walkthroughs, overseeing contractor closeout sessions and building systems turnover training for effective project delivery.
• Collaborate with architects and vendors to coordinate selection, procurement, staging, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for: 32 instructional spaces, 24 classrooms, 6 science laboratories, 350-seat large group instruction space, Specialized art classroom.
• Collaborated with parking engineers, traffic consultants, and government stakeholders to enhance site access, resulting in improved circulation and safety measures.
• Assisted with commissioning and operational turnover of HVAC, kitchen, audiovisual, and building systems, ensuring integration and functionality for an 800+ capacity educational facility.
• Developed procedures for managing facilities post-occupancy and implemented warranty tracking system to log and monitor service requests.
• Coordinated a team of contractors, vendors, and consultants to resolve over 50 warranty issues and enhance building system performance during the first year of occupancy.
• Guided school leadership in establishing scheduling and resource management protocols for the new facility, ensuring a smooth transition and increased operational efficiency.

Delivered project management services to nonprofit and education clients, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Managed 10+ complex projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and project alignment with strategic objectives.
• Developed detailed project plans and timelines for 5+ initiatives, defining deliverables and implementation strategies, resulting in on-time project completion.
• Coordinated a team of 10 cross-functional members, along with consultants and clients, to successfully complete projects on schedule.
• Monitored project risks weekly and created targeted mitigation strategies to reduce project delays by addressing issues proactively.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and project reporting.
• Created measurement systems for large-scale projects and developed performance dashboards tracking key metrics, enhancing project visibility and decision-making.
• Supported organizational scaling through operational planning and systems implementation, enhancing overall effectiveness and responsiveness.

Served simultaneously as Interim Director of Operations while supporting final facility transition activities for KIPP's new high school.

• Directed day-to-day operations for an occupied high school serving 385 students and more than 55 staff.
• Managed facilities operations, transportation, food service, vendor coordination, front office operations, and safety compliance to ensure seamless daily functioning of school environment.
• Led a four-person operations team during a period of rapid organizational growth, enhancing team efficiency and skillsets through targeted coaching and performance evaluations.
• Coordinated operational readiness and logistics for Regents examinations, overseeing staffing, scheduling, materials, compliance, and real-time issue resolution to facilitate successful examination processes.
• Partnered with instructional leadership to maintain continuity during staffing shortages while ensuring uninterrupted building operations.
• Directed crisis response efforts to address urgent operational challenges at the school. and operational problem-solving during the school's inaugural year.
• Coordinated emergency preparedness drills and ensured 100% compliance with health and safety regulations while managing day-to-day building operations.

Progressively promoted into senior leadership roles managing large organizational initiatives. Selected accomplishments:

• Led strategic planning and implementation of multi-site educational initiatives.
• Managed project schedules, budgets, staffing plans to ensure timely delivery and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Supervised full-time and seasonal staff, coordinating with consultants and external partners to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
• Co-authored grants totaling more than $275,000.
• Designed and implemented operational systems and leadership development initiatives to streamline processes and foster organizational growth.
• Managed 10 complex programs involving 5 schools and various community partners, leading to improved collaboration and resource sharing.